SERVICES

House/Building/Land Histories*

          If you live in an old house, you probably have questions like when was my house built, who lived there before me, what did these people look like, what did my house look like, does my house qualify for the National Register of Historic Places, etc.   Historical Research Partners has helped home owners answer questions like these and more.  In addition, we have helped farmers and other people whose lives are tied to their land find evidence of how their properties were used previously. 

          We will work with you to find only the information that interests you.  Whether you want to know when your house was built and who built it, or whether you would like a full history of your home and all of its occupants compiled into a lovely 'coffee table book', we can help.  Histories generally range from $200 to $2,000, depending upon the level of information you are seeking. 

          Learning the history of your home will not only be a satisfying experience for you, it is an essential first step in doing an accurate restoration of your home.  In addition, knowing the history of your home may give you that added advantage when you choose to sell.  Lastly, house histories make a wonderful gift for that person who has everything.

Genealogy*

          Genealogy services include locating grave stones, probate court records including birth, death, or marriage certificates, wills, and guardianship records, civil court records, city directories, and old newspaper articles.

Business Histories

          Have you been in business for a long time? Customers have confidence in businesses that have a lengthy history. Let us compile the history of your business into a concise, well-written volume.

Freelance Writing

          We have written articles on a variety of topics that have appeared in local newspapers and magazines including Lake Erie Living, Bend of the River Magazine, and Farm Collector.  We continue to broaden our outlets, but remain true to our mission of making people aware of the interesting history around them and truly celebrating the uniqueness of historic homes.

Speaking

          Are you looking for a speaker for your historical society, genealogy group, library, etc?  We have made presentations for various groups with topics ranging from how and why to research the history of your historic home to what land records can tell you about your ancestors.  Presentations can be tailored for your group or organization and can range from 30 minutes to 1.5 hours.   References are available upon request.

*Services are contingent upon availability of information.   All services are based on a rate of $35 per hour.

Gift certificates are available for all services.